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Miami — U.S. federal prosecutors announced the indictment of Michael Ron David Kadar, an Israeli‑American extradited from Israel, for allegedly issuing hundreds of threats against Jewish organizations between 2016 and 2017. Authorities say Kadar used voice‑over‑IP technology and spoofed phone numbers to call in bomb threats and mass shooting warnings to synagogues, Jewish schools, and

Miami — Federal prosecutors announced that Carleen Noreus, 52, of Plantation, Florida, admitted her role in a massive scheme that issued 2,956 fraudulent nursing diplomas between 2018 and 2025. Noreus served as president of Carleen Home Health School Inc. in Plantation and vice president of Carleen Home Health School II Inc. in West Palm Beach.

Los Angeles — The Los Angeles Unified School District confirmed Sunday that Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho submitted his resignation, effective June 21, 2026. The decision comes months after Carvalho was placed on administrative leave following FBI raids in February at his office near LAUSD headquarters, his San Pedro home, and a property in Miami. The

Washington — Vice President JD Vance came under fire after warning Israel against opposing a new U.S. memorandum of understanding aimed at halting hostilities and opening peace negotiations in the Middle East. During a White House briefing on Thursday, Vance suggested Israel should not “attack the only powerful ally it has left in the world.”

Miami — A federal grand jury has indicted Forrest Kendall Pemberton, 27, of Gainesville, for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Jewish pro‑Israel non‑profit organization in Florida. According to prosecutors, the attempted attack occurred on December 23, 2024, when Pemberton armed himself with an AR‑15‑style rifle equipped with a silencer and traveled to the

Lake Mary — On Wednesday, June 10, the elegant setting of Grand Living Park hosted the annual Cocktail Party organized by Jewish Pavilion Senior Services (JPSS). The event drew over 150 attendees, including community leaders, volunteers, and supporters, who came together to enjoy a festive evening while raising awareness about the needs of seniors in

Jerusalem — In a recent essay published by Future of Jewish, writer Joshua Hoffman reflects on what he calls the most important Jewish victory: the preservation and renewal of Jewish identity across generations. The article argues that while Israel has achieved remarkable military successes — from surviving existential wars to dismantling threats like Hamas and

JewishFlorida.News presents the official statewide list of events commemorating Gimel Tamuz (3 Tamuz 5786) — the Yahrzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. Communities across Florida are gathering for farbrenguens, lectures, dinners, and learning programs between June 17 and June 21, 2026.  Wednesday, June 17 Farbrengen – Chabad Russian Center  488 Sunny Isles Blvd, Sunny Isles Beach, FL  7:00

Orlando — With the popularity of electric bicycles rising rapidly, Florida officials are debating new rules to regulate how fast riders can legally travel. The measure would establish speed limits for Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 e‑bikes, mirroring guidelines already adopted in other states. Under the proposal, Class 1 and Class 2 e‑bikes